The use of clay by humans for medicinal and wellness purposes is most probably as old as
mankind. Within minerals, due to its ubiquitous occurrence in nature and easy availability …

This article synthesises current knowledge and identifies research gaps on the still intriguing
aspects of the subject of geophagy as practised in Africa. Despite the voluminous research …

Serpentinitic ultramafic geological environments (SUGEs) contain toxic geogenic
contaminants (TGCs). Yet comprehensive reviews on the medical geology of SUGEs are still …

Nine geophagic material samples were analysed in order to characterise their mineralogical
and elemental constituents, and infer on their health threats. Most abundant mineral in the …

Mineralogical and geochemical investigations have been done on the hydromorphic clays
(pseudogley soils and recent alluvial clastic sediments) in the Sanaga Maritime region …

This chapter is initiated with the record and discussion of the diverse uses of healing clay,
both for internal applications involving geophagy and edible clay and for external or topical …

This study is focused on the clay deposits at Akerebiata area in Ilorin (north-central Nigeria),
southwestern basement complex, Nigeria. The chemical and mineralogical compositions of …

This study focused on determining the minerals composition and particle morphology of
geophagic clayey soils from Botswana in order to infer on how they could influence human …

The deliberate consumption of earthly materials is a universally recognised habit with health
benefits and risks to those that practice it. Thirteen (13) samples comprising of six (6) …

Geophagic clay consumption, which is an age-long cultural practice by humans and animals
in many parts of the world, and particularly in Nigeria, may have long time health effects on …